English Explanatory Dictionary

corniche

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A road built on a ledge (cliff), especially along water (a river, sea, etc).

Pronunciation

/kɔːˈniːʃ/ /ˈkɔːnɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-corniche.wav /kɔːɹˈniːʃ/ /ˈkɔːɹnɪʃ/

Word forms

corniche corniches

Etymology

From French corniche (“ledge”). See also cornice.

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